Lifestyle briefs -- Published Oct. 31, 2012

Fathers and Families of San Joaquin will hold a Dia de Los Muertos community event at 4 p.m. Friday at the Catholic cemetery, 719 Harding Way, Stockton.

The Record

Fathers and Families of San Joaquin will hold a Dia de Los Muertos community event at 4 p.m. Friday at the Catholic cemetery, 719 Harding Way, Stockton.

The event will begin with a blessing, followed by a 5 p.m. procession to Oak Park for a vigil and community altar.

There will be free food, Mexican cultural dances, American Indian drummers, storytellers and a community healing activity.

The goal of the event will be to honor those who have lost their lives to violence, to create space for healing and recovery from violence, and to take a stand for peace.

Information: (209) 941-0701.

The San Joaquin Delta College Fashion Club's semi annual Nearly New Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16, Danner Hall, 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton. New and gently used clothing for men, women, and children. Shoes, jewelry, accessories, handbags, and scarves. All popular brand and designer names. Prices start at $1.

Information: fashionclub@deltacollege.edu

The 2012 Fine Arts Festival will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 16, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17, St. Basil's Greek Orthodox Church Spanos Community Center, 920 W. March Lane, Stockton. The free event features hand crafted art created by 42 Northern California professional artists and the 5th annual juried student ceramics exhibition by San Joaquin County high school classes.

Information: sanjoaquinpottersguild.org

The Mokelumne Hill Community Historical Trust's 28th annual Turkey in a Barrel Dinner will start with a social hour at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 in the newly restored Moke Hill Town Hall. Kids under 6 years $5, adults $15, and seniors $10. Tickets at the Moke Hill library, Petroglyph Gallery, Moke Hills Nuts or Mchale's Revival Shop.

Information: (2090 286-1573

The Seven Pound Christmas Nugget is the script for the Lamplight Tours starting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, and 5:30 p.m. Dec.1, Columbia State Historic Park. Tours leave every 15 minutes. Friday night all tickets are $18. Saturday night prices are adults $22, youth (6-15) and Seniors 62 and older, $20. Five and under free both nights. Proceeds benefit educational events and programs at the park.